Pop Tart Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Sweet Cravings
A delicious homemade treat that satisfies your sweet cravings with a delightful twist on classic Pop Tarts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
- Spread a small amount of jam on half of the rectangles and top with the remaining rectangles.
- Seal the edges with a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different flavors of jam.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pop Tart Cookies, homemade treats, sweet cravings